Top 10 Shocking Talk Show Scandals
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The reality of daytime and evening talk shows has given audiences some pretty scandalous and unexpected dramas. From Baldwin’s gay remarks to Dr. Phil’s drug and alcohol scandal here are the craziest, unexpected and mind-blowing moments in talk shows. Join WatchMojo as we count down our picks for some of TV’s biggest scandals.

List Rank and Entries
#10. Doctor Phil Drug Scandal
#9. Rosie O’Donnell vs. Elisabeth Hasselbeck
#8. Alec Baldwin’s Gay Slur
#7. Maury Povich’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
#6. Billy Bush Fired From “Today”
#5. Blackmail Attempt Against David Letterman
#4. Oprah Winfrey vs. James Frey
#3, #2 & #1: ?

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10 COMMENTS

  1. Letterman’s way of handling his scandal was probably the most bad-ass way of solving a problem. Hats off to the master.

  2. We now live in an age where it’s “Guilty as soon as accusations are thrown” instead of “Innocent until proven guilty.” Sad.

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